Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce You know the ingredients, the flavor is superb and it takes less than 15 minutes of active time in the kitchen! Why wouldn’t you make your own Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce? This is my favorite recipe when I need to quickly whip up some sauce. This recipe is easily doubled and freezes […]

So you took my advice and planned a meal using spaghetti squash. Now you’re in your kitchen staring at the whole squash thinking, what have I done, I have no ideas how to roast spaghetti squash and my kids will never think this is spaghetti! Take heed my mom friend, you’ve got this! And while it’s […]

“Mom, I’m hungry.” “Mom, what’s for dinner?” “Mom, when is supper going to be ready?” After a long day at work…or even just a long day of tending to the kiddos, sometimes cooking dinner seems like a daunting task. You’re tired. You’re mentally drained…and you still have to get the kids bathed and in their […]

Cauliflower and Potato Soup Oh my gosh, this Cauliflower and Potato soup is delicious! Rich and hearty, with loads of potatoes, carrots, celery, and cauliflower. Roasting the cauliflower adds such flavor. The beauty is it’s pureed so the kids won’t even realize all the veggie goodness. Score! Fewer mealtime battles. Here are instructions on how to roast […]

Vegetables with Quinoa “Fried Rice” As you know I like to make a large batch of quinoa each Sunday to have on hand throughout the week. Sprinkled on salads, as a side dish or added to vegetables, quinoa is a staple in our home. This recipe is a simple way to use cooked quinoa to create […]

Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables Quinoa with roasted vegetables is a family favorite as a side dish for dinner and a mom favorite for a filling lunch. Colorful and packed with nutrients and protein, this dish can’t go wrong. I roasted some of our favorite vegetables like colorful carrots, zucchini, red onion, and bell peppers along […]

Call it a fry and kids will try it! This is a fantastic recipe to add to your collection. The crispy coating on these zucchini fries makes them irresistible. Can’t get your kids to eat vegetables? Let’s take a few tips from McDonald’s. Rating Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate this recipe! Print Recipe Zucchini […]

Call it a fry and kids will try it! This is a fantastic recipe to add to your collection. The natural sweetness of the carrots is heightened with the honey and balanced perfectly with cinnamon. Can’t get your kids to eat vegetables? Let’s take a few tips from McDonald’s Rating Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: […]

Why is it is so hard to get your kids to eat vegetables? Because they are still learning the importance of having healthy eating habits. At times, we can be overwhelmed with the demands of life and family, too often processed foods offer a convenience we have become used to. As moms, we must make it a priority to teach our children healthy habits. Kids Eat Vegetables offers meal planning and a healthy eating guide for busy moms. The programs are designed by Jen Zils, a certified health coach and working mom. It is time to take the “ick” out of dinner time for you and your kids. Learn to meal plan, prep, and get your kids involved to make healthy food a family priority. Let me help you live your new family motto, “We Make Healthy Choices!"